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The beloved Hollywood stars Tom Hardy and Mahershala Ali are set to share the screen in Cary Joji Fukunaga’s new crime thriller film77 Blackout. Both Hardy and Ali are renowned for their prolific careers and notable roles, including their involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
As both the stars gear up for their respective Marvel projects,Venom 3andBlade, fans are also excited about the opportunity to witness these two remarkable Marvel talents uniting on screen in the new crime thriller.
Tom Hardy And Mahershala Ali to Illuminate in Crime Thriller77 Blackout
Hollywood starsTom HardyandMahershala Aliare set to share the screen in77 Blackout, a gripping crime thriller helmed by director Cary Joji Fukunaga. The film unfolds amid a power loss in the ‘city that never sleeps,’ as it plunges into darkness, giving rise to chaos and lawlessness.
Written by Frank John Hughe, the film delves into the heist plan of five rogue police officers in 1977, who target three criminal strongholds in a single night; the Hong Kong Triads, the Italian Mafia, and the Harlem Mob. However, things take an unexpected turn when a city-wide blackout strikes on the night of the robbery.
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As perDeadline,Oppenheimerproducer Charles Roven along with Madison Weireter for Atlas Entertainment, and William Green and Aaron Ginsburg for The Cut are set to produce the upcoming film. It will be presented to international buyers at the Cannes market, with WME holding U.S. rights for the movie.
The director of the film Cary Joji Fukunaga is known for his work on acclaimed films likeBeasts of No Nationand the 2021 James Bond filmNo Time to Die,along with the HBO anthology crime dramaTrue Detective.The filmmaker is also an executive producer and director on the upcomingBand of BrothersminiseriesMasters of the Air.
Excitement Builds Among Fans as Tom Hardy and Mahershala Ali Join Forces
Fans are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to witness not only some of Marvel’s finest, but also Hollywood’s elite sharing the screen in the upcoming crime thriller. While the film’s storyline has stirred excitement, the prospect of Tom Hardy and Mahershala Ali teaming up also has fans buzzing.
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— T⚽️byy (@t0byychels)August 02, 2025
Who’s in charge of casting and thought of this duo. They know their job too well
— The Avatar (@Ansgar__)August 03, 2025
Venom and Blade buddy movie!
— ᴛ.ᴅᴜʙ (@tomMeDub)June 30, 2025
So basically it’s like the purge but with A-list actors
— Too Blessed to be Stressed (@LanceLe42788877)July 17, 2025
2 of the best actors of our generation. Pumped.
— Rob (@RobScirocco)July 10, 2025
Hell yeah. These two in a movie together. Take my money!!!
— Mona (@RealMona_)July 07, 2025
The potential Brady and Ali duo has drawn particular attention, with fans eagerly awaiting the on-screen pairing dubbed“Venom X Blade.”Many enthusiasts have shared their expectations and speculations for this highly anticipated crime thriller.“So basically it’s like the purge but with A-list actors,”one X (Twitter) user said.
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Previously, both actors were also intalksto share the screen in the 2019 action-adventure filmTriple Frontier.However, following several production complications, they departed from the film, which later moved ahead with a new ensemble cast. Any further details surrounding77 Blackoutare not available including Hardy and Ali’s role in the movie and its potential release date.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
